Today I surveyed some small wooded lots in northern Baltimore City for a community that is interested in preserving the land for use as a mini-bird-and-butterfly sanctuary. I had heard from residents that they had seen many birds in the area but didn't recognize most of them. Luckily, they made quite a show for us today, and I ended up with 18 or so birds at each location. 
    
    Wilson Park-
Northern Cardinal
Gray Catbird
Fish Crow
Red-eyed Vireo
Robin
Carolina Chickadee
Mockingbird
Scarlet Tanager
Great-crested Flycatcher
Baltimore Oriole
Tufted Titmouse
Chimney Swift
Am. Goldfinch
Am. Crow
White-eyed Vireo
Least Flycatcher
House Wren
Downy Woodpecker

    St. George's Ave Lot-
Catbird
Eastern Pewee
Carolina Chickadee
Northern Cardinal
Tufted Titmouse
Blue Jay
Chimney Swift
Yellow Warbler
Acadian Flycatcher
Common Grackle
House Sparrow
House Finch
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Red-winged Blackbird
Am. Robin
Great-crested Flycatcher
Cedar Waxwing
Red-eyed Vireo

    Both areas are off 43rd St beyond Baltimore City College High School. I will be happy to provide anyone interested with better directions. Both lots are private property, however Ms. Maybell and Mr. Cornelius Allen Red Deer welcomed me and have said that any other birders interested in seeing the lot are more than welcome. However, please remember that it is a residential area and so anyone visiting must be on their best behavior. 

    Good birding! 
                    Mike H. 
         

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